Experience 13 days of Christmas instead of 12 with NOLA ChristmasFest at the Christmas in the District beginning Friday.

Experience 13 days of Christmas instead of 12 with NOLA ChristmasFest at the Christmas in the District beginning Friday.

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WEBVTT CHRISTMAS. AN A GREAT EXAMPLEOF CHRISTMAS NEW ORLEANS STYLEIS NOLA CHRISTMAS FESTAT THE CHRISTMAS IN THE DISTRICT- WHICH WDSU IS A PROUDSPONSOR OF. JOINING US LIVETHIS MORNING TELL YOU HOWYOU CAN HAVE 13 DAYS OFCHRISTMAS INSTEAD OF 12 IS DIANELYONS OF ACCENT ON ARRANGEMENTS.- TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUTCHRISTMAS IN THE DISTRICT. -HWTALOCATED? NOLA ChristmasFest islocated inside the Great Hall oftheNew Orleans Ernest N. MorialConvention Center, at 900ConventionCenter Boulevard, New Orleans,LA 70130. WHERE DO I PARK?Affordableparking is available at theFulton St. Garage located at901 ConventionCenter Boulevard at a rate of $3on weekdays and $5 on weekendsfor a 4hour period. Parking is based onavailability. Street parking isalsoavailable in the WarehouseDistrict. DO I NEED A TICKET FORNOLACHRISTMASFEST? Yes. Allattendees must have a ticket toenter. Childrenages 3 and under are free. HOWDO I PURCHASE GENERALADMISSION TICKETS? GeneralAdmission Tickets are $15 perpersonand may be purchased in advanceonline or at the door duringopening hours of the festival.HOW DO I PURCHASE GROUP TICKETS?Group Tickets are available forgroups of ten or more at $12 perperson.Group Tickets must be purchased48 hours in advance To purchasegrouptickets, please click here todownload the Group Ticket OrderFormand return by email toinfo@christmasinthedis trict.comor faxto582-3032. Tickets will be heldin the cardholder's name and maybe pickedup at the "Will Call" desk atNOLA ChristmasFest locatedinside theConvention Center on the cornerof Convention Center Blvd. andJulia St.during the hours of operation.All tickets are non-refundable.SHOULD I BRING MY CHILDREN? Yes!The event is an indoor familyfriendly festival with lots ofactivities to keep your kidsoccupied!Children of all ages will beentertained in Santa's Playlandwith holidaycharacters, a variety ofinflatables and bounce houses,hands-on crafts and activities,skyping with the Elves and apetting zoo.Please remember that allchildren 16 and under must beaccompanied by anadult at all times. WHAT MAKESNOLA CHRISTMASFESTDIFFERENT? This year we aredoubling the fun indoors! Guestswillbe dazzled by the giantChristmas tree adorning theentryway, andgreeted by a variety of iconicChristmas Characters, includingMr. Bingleand the Ice Princesses. Guestswill then travel into the GreatHall ofTrees, exhibiting a stunningcollection of trees decoratedand sponsored byNew Orleans businesses. Thejourney will continue through ajazzy display of "My New OrleansChristmas," inspired by ourlocal culture and traditions.Local Christmas entertainmentwillfill the Great Hall, and crafts,activities, and inflatable funwillbe provided in Santa's Playlandfor the younger visitors.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NOLACHRISTMASFESTCAN FIND THEM ON FACEBOOK, ANDFOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER ANDINSTAGRAM.REMEMBER YOU CAN STAY INFORMED--- ANYTIME ANDANYWHERE 24/7. FOLLOW US ON